Format/Length:	See DIAGNOSTIC CODING
HES Item:
National Codes:
Default Codes:

Notes:
DEATH CAUSE CODE (UNDERLYING) is the same as attribute DEATH CAUSE CODE.

This is the ICD code of the underlying condition leading to death as recorded on the death certificate.

 

This data element is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
plural	DEATH CAUSE CODES (UNDERLYING)